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Suggest Treatment For Esophageal Cancer

My husband is 70 years old. At the age of 47 he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer with some impact on stomach Half of his stomach and all of his esphogous were removed. He had a replacement with colon resection but, thanks to gifted surgeonss, he is healthy Senior. He needs monthly B12 injections but this year, for the first time since his surgery, no longer are the injections covered fby insurance. Do yo have suggestions?
posted on Fri, 24 Mar 2017
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Hello dear

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your concern in depth .

* There are best options now available against B12 injections , as
sublingual tablets with equal efficacy and results , so no need of monthly
painful shots now .

* Discuss out with your doctor for the same .

Hope this will clear your query .
Always feel free to ask any further doubts .

Regards dear take care .
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Suggest Treatment For Esophageal Cancer

Hello dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your concern in depth . * There are best options now available against B12 injections , as sublingual tablets with equal efficacy and results , so no need of monthly painful shots now . * Discuss out with your doctor for the same . Hope this will clear your query . Always feel free to ask any further doubts . Regards dear take care .